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NC storms strike: Tornado warnings, floods and I-40 wrecks

Severe storms swept through North Carolina today, ending about two weeks of little rain. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Bladen and Wayne counties, while central North Carolina dealt with flash flooding and crashes. What happened in Bladen County?. The weather service issued an updated tornado warning at...

Bladen County, NC · 5h
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New Bern, NC Severe Weather Alert: Damaging Winds, Tornado Risk

Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible Friday, with storms moving east through 11 p.m.

New Bern, NC · 7h

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First Alert Forecast: timing shower and storm chances, falling temps

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Thursday will feature a balmy high near 80 and a 20% shower chance. For Friday, just ahead of a cold front and amid another muggy 80 or so, your First Alert Forecast develops a higher 60% rain chance; baked in is a small chance for a strong to severe storm cell between 10 and 6. Following the front, seize your gorgeous Cape Fear weekend with dry skies, crisp days in the 70s to 60s, and chilly nights in the 50s to 40s.

Wilmington, NC · 1d
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Drought Continues for Columbus, State

Most of North Carolina remains at some level of drought, as Columbus County moves into its third week with no significant widespread rain. This morning’s weekly update of the state drought monitor shows that Columbus County is now considered to be experiencing Severe Drought conditions. Last summer, portions of the county were listed as being in an Extreme Drought. The drought monitor is updated every Thursday.

Columbus County, NC · 1d
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Brief Tornado Possible Across Norfolk, the Outer Banks, Greenville, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Florence as Storms Sweep Eastern North Carolina and Southeast Virginia With a 2 Percent Risk

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — A brief tornado can’t be ruled out across eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia on Friday, November 6. A cold front pushing toward the Atlantic coast is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region. The latest tornado risk outlook, updated early Thursday, shows a 2 percent chance of a tornado within 25 miles of any point. The risk area runs from Norfolk and the Outer Banks south through Elizabeth City, Greenville, Fayetteville and Wilmington, and into northeast South Carolina near Florence. The overall threat is low, but residents should stay weather aware through the day.

North Carolina · 1d

Country Herald

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Carolina Weather Alert: Morning Fog, Rain Chances Near I-95

Drivers across the coastal Carolinas face reduced visibility before temperatures climb into the 80s.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

The Fayetteville Observer

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Warm, sunny weekend ahead for Fayetteville, but there’s a catch

Once we get past Friday, the Cape Fear region will see sunshine and temperatures in the 70s again. That's great for weekend plans and raking leaves. It's not so good for the drought. The region has now gone a full year of at least abnormally dry conditions, and a dry October (2.2 inches of rain in Fayetteville, less in other areas) only compounds the shortfall of previous months. Overall, in 2026, Fayetteville has seen about 27 inches of rain. That's more than a foot below normal and only a few inches better than the driest year on record, 2009. Here's the setup Scattered showers will return to the Cape Fear region on Friday, ahead of an approaching front. A potent wave to our west will begin to weaken, with most of the storm energy sliding to the north. There will still be enough energy to generate showers, possibly isolated strong storms. Dew points will have climbed to near 70, providing moisture. Clouds should hold Fayetteville to a high of about 75, limiting instability. The best chance of rain in the region will come mid-morning to mid-afternoon, quickly ending near sundown. As the front arrives, rain chances end and clearing begins.

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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Cooling waters raise concerns for manatees along North Carolina coast

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — While air temperatures may still feel warm, water temperatures are beginning to drop across North Carolina, putting manatees at risk for cold stress. Experts say now is an important time for the public to keep an eye out for the marine mammals, which frequently visit North Carolina waters during the summer months. As temperatures cool, manatees can develop serious health complications from prolonged exposure to cold water. In some cases, cold stress can even be fatal.

North Carolina · 1d

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Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds, and Isolated Severe Storms Return to Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Wilmington Friday as Cold Front Crosses the State

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rain and storm chances are finally returning to central and eastern North Carolina on Friday, November 6. A cold front moving through the state will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could bring heavy rain at times. An isolated severe risk will be in place from about 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., mainly from Raleigh east toward the beaches.

Raleigh, NC · 23h

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Extreme drought returns to parts of central NC, wheat farmers put planting on hold

Drought conditions are worsening across central North Carolina

Wake County, NC · 22h

WITN

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Tracking severe storm risk this afternoon

North Carolina · 7h

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Organizers and vendors scramble after coastal storms impact OBX festivals

For a week leading up to the planned Oct. 17 Outer Banks Seafood Festival, Hunter Romeo prepared an inventory of CBD products to sell at a booth representing his company, Carolina Hemp Supply, with hemp grown on a farm he operates in Creswell. But a day before the festival, he learned the event was canceled due to the potential severity of a coastal storm set to hit the Outer Banks the following day.

Creswell, NC · 1d

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Damaging winds up to 45 mph possible Friday in Eastern Carolina

Damaging winds of up to 45 mph are possible across Eastern Carolina on Friday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through the region. The system is expected to bring wind and rain, with the potential for downed trees and branches. Drought conditions across the region this fall could...

New Bern, NC · 1d

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Drought gets worse across the East

The Drought Monitor update for November 5th showed drought conditions expanded in many areas. Our extreme drought status now includes portions of Bertie and Hertford counties. Counties such as Greene and Wayne have also been upgraded to extreme status. Severe drought conditions now include most of Bertie, Duplin, Edgecombe, Martin,...

Bertie County, NC · 1d

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Scattered severe storms expected Friday afternoon

The start to Friday will be cloudy and damp as a few light showers will be present at sunrise. The threat of severe storms will arrive in the afternoon and will last until 6 p.m. Air temperatures will still reach the mid 70s thanks to a strong and steady breeze out of the south.

Greenville, NC · 1d

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Brush fire contained in 30 minutes near Hookerton

Which fire department assisted in containing the Hookerton brush fire?. What equipment did fire crews use to contain the Hookerton fire?. Fire crews helped Hookerton Fire & EMS contain a large brush fire Tuesday afternoon, according to the Snow Hill Rural Fire Department. Crews assisted with a brush unit and...

Hookerton, NC · 2d

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Comfortable start to the week

If you’ve been pulling out the sweaters, you may want to keep them handy but not too far from the closet. After a breezy, cooler-feeling start to November, Eastern NC is heading for a big midweek warm-up. Today and tonight: A strong area of high pressure to our north...

Greenville, NC · 5d

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As drought conditions worsen, Jacksonville is experiencing its driest start to fall in 24 years

Jacksonville is experiencing its driest start to fall in 24 years, as drought conditions worsen across eastern North Carolina. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows drought continuing across the region. Greenville and surrounding Pitt County have been dealing with moderate to severe drought, while New Bern and Craven...

Jacksonville, NC · 7d

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Cold front tonight brings a breezy, cooler Halloween

Enjoy the warmth this afternoon. Sunshine has temperatures near 80 inland and in the 70s along the coast. A dry backdoor cold front moves through tonight and changes the feel of the weekend. The front won’t bring any rain. Instead, a push of northeast wind drops temperatures back to near...

Greenville, NC · 7d

WITN

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Restoration begins on Croatan forest recreation sites damaged by Hurricane Florence

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) — Restoration work is underway on four Croatan National Forest recreation sites along the Neuse River damaged by Hurricane Florence in 2018. The Neuse River Recreation Sites Project covers Siddie Fields, Pine Cliff, Flanners Beach and Fishers Landing. Siddie Fields is first, getting a new restroom, wider parking, safer beach access, new picnic sites, and a pavilion.

Craven County, NC · 11d